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Offensive Coordinator Louisiana Tech

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tony franklin
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One more time at LaTech!
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"Number one is that I'm not smart... What I'm really good at is coaching details. I'm really good at details and I'm really good at being simple." It's clear for LA Tech Offensive Coordinator Tony Franklin: the devil is in the details. The Bulldogs look to bridge the gap from
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Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Colorado, California…Grabbing Bulldogs that Bite!
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tony franklin
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Game Day…Lazy & Overlooked details cost you a game…Don’t overlook these details: 1) Pregame warmup ball security…Player trying to be cool forgets everything about securing the ball and his carelessness carries over into the game…He fumbles… u lose…It’s your fault if you
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Critics…It’s firing season…These people are never wrong: 1) Fan 2) AD 3) Booster 4) Retired Coach 5) QB Guru who never coached 6) Retired NFL player looking for continued admiration 7) Politician 8) Principal 9) Coach who didn’t call the play 10) Me/You 11)Media 12)Spouse
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tony franklin
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BadAss Offensive Lineman characteristics for greatness: 1) Detailed technician 2) Unselfish 3) Extremely high pain threshold 4) Football Smart 5) self aware 6) responds well to praise and criticism 7) finisher 8) good sense of humor 9) protector of those weaker 10) Silent BadAss
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Crucial championship reminders for 2 minute drill. 1) Runs and RPOs still in arsenal 2) Screens ( but “dirt it” if sniffed out by RAT 3) Pocket moves 4) Clocking it is ok in gun 5) Line up all receivers to clock it on LOS either side 6) Don’t clock on 4th!! 7) Don’t sub unless
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Legendary coaches that are halfway through their season take a look at themselves and their program and ask: 1)Am I the best version of myself 2) Am I leading by example 3) Would I want to play for me 4) Who needs compliments regardless 5) Life’s Hard…Compete and Teach 6)Finish
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Playoffs coming…Assistants and Head Coach help OC: 1) WR coach…give kill shots immediately when your 100% certain 2) RB coach…when u notice mismatch in matchups and especially when u see RB is being ignored in his route 3) OL constantly remind him tempo, cadence change up,
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Drive Starter Ideas tonight 1) Move the pocket 2) Screen 3)RPO 4) QB Run with Bubble RPO 5) Air Raid 618/Stick 6) Big Set Power Single WR RPO 7) Check with Me Empty( Q run/RPO 8)Muddle…. Break muddle fast to “unique formation/ unbalanced etc” gain an edge and get 6 yards/repeat
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Game Day Playcalling Reminders: 1) Bad Team…Longer opening script 2) Great team…short 6-10 play opening script 3) Repeat good plays until they stop them 4) Find and or create the one on one matchup that will get u a critical first down( RB on LB…Best receiver on worst cover
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Season halftime…Do this: 1) Fix what’s broken with details and fundamentals 2) Don’t panic ( you’re not as bad as u look) 3) Don’t celebrate ( you’re not as good as you look) 4) Coaching really matters NOW ( adjust) 5) 1 on 1 meetings with players and coaches 6) Get healthy
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It’s all about the OL…Most important ingredient in finishing the season strong as a team? 1) OL Pad Level…Win the game of leverage and you win the 1 on 1….Win the 1 on 1 and u get the first down…Get the first down and u win the game 2) The more OL on the field during every
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Simple Pure Philosophy Of Winning Championships 1) Minimal of average talent ( preferably above average) 2) Overcome minimal injuries with adequate replacements 3) Belief in the process 4) Leadership that is action over words 5) Unique and different “star Performances” week in
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QB Game night reminder: 1) Be your best for 1 play… then 1 more 2) Fundamentals win close games 3) Look in the shotgun snaps…1 look away can lose a game 4) Have “laser beam eyes” on your target 5) Go thru progression and throw it to guys with your color jersey 6) Find a way/win
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tony franklin
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Big Game Tonight? Remember these must: Journal your thoughts, emotions, and responses…Nothing ever makes us feel more alive and involved in the universe than the competition, camaraderie , preparation, and execution of a Big Game!! Absorb it, feel it, savor it. Your Living!
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Playoff Push Adjustment To Quarterback: 1) Build on exactly what he’s good at and what he loves and has confidence 2) Eliminate what he has proven He CAN’T do 3) Keep his weapons healthy in practice and blowout games…Without someone to make plays he will become “Just a Guy” 4)
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OL Gameplanning: 1) OC job to make them successful 2) Move pocket 3) Give them cadence advantage( mix first sound, freeze, check, and normal rhythm 4) Run the DL sideline to sideline early in game 5) Throw screens even when they don’t work 6) Do what they can do 7) Simplify
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